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Schoolchildren Steps Sighisoara

Steps dates from the mid-seventeenth century and was built for German school students who were located on the hill above. The steps was built in 1662 by Mayor Eisenburger, its purpose being to make easier access to the School form the hill during the winter.

 

Initially was 300 steps protected by a roof, but in 1849, after some changes there were only 175 steps. There is a legend that says that the boy has to kiss the girl on each step and call her name. If he does a mistake it means that is not the chosen one of the girl.

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Uploaded on May 21, 2015
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